SUASI ISLAND ↔ UROS ↔ TAQUILE (3 DAYS – 2 NIGHTS)

LAKE TITICACA’S JEWEL

OVERVIEW

Suasi is a secluded island located off-the-beaten path in the northeastern section of Lake Titicaca. On its private 43-hectare this island features one of the most beautiful eco-lodge in Peru.

We like to say that Suasi is not just a “lodge”, Suasi is more a big countryside home built by local Aymara workers and with local materials such as wood, stones and totora reed. The property runs mostly on solar energy. Suasi is a genuine home for nature lovers where the magnificence of Lake Titicaca can be captured from every corner of the island.

Perfect for the soul, Suasi brings an overwhelming sense of tranquility, relaxation and peace. Indeed, Suasi Island is the perfect place to relax, to find your self, and to reflect on all the adventures and experiences that will make your journey through Peru unforgettable.

For the most discerning travelers Suasi offers the Andean Cottage, a private villa nesting on a small sandy beach.

LOCATION AND ACCESS

Isla Suasi is 250 km from Juliaca Airport. The property can be accessed by boat or car.

By boat: The departing port is the harbour of Puno. Suasi’s boat leaves only once a day at 7:30a.m. The boat trip includes a guided tour to Uros and Taquile islands. The duration of this trip is approximately 4.5 hours.

By car: From Juliaca approximately a 2-hour drive. From Puno approximately a 3-hour drive.

Both ways end the journey by boarding a zodiac from Cambria to Isla Suasi (15 minutes). This access with zodiac is only possible until 3 p.m. due to weather conditions.

THE LODGE CAPACITY

The house has 23 rooms and all rooms have a beautiful lake view. There is a restaurant, a bar, a library, a large games room and sauna. Additionally, you will enjoy the gardens, terraces and the lakeshore beaches of the island. There is also a private cottage with 2 rooms, a private garden and terrace.

ROUTE AND ITINERARY

ITINERARY: PUNO ￼￼> UROS > TAQUILE > SUASI ISLAND > PUNO

￼All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control ￼including, weather, road or trail conditions and flight schedules.

07:00: You will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the harbor of Puno

07:15: The boat departs towards Uros floating island.

07:30: We stop at one of the Uros islands where you will find out how the floating islands are made. During this 1 hour visit you will enjoy of an interesting discovery of the everyday life of the Uro people on their handmade islands.

09:30: We stop at Taquile Island for about 1 hour to participate of a fascinating cultural demonstration led by local people. The native Taquileños will explain about the meaning of their fine textiles, designs and peculiarities such as how do they make natural soap out of a native plants to wash wool and clothes.

12:00: Arrival and welcome at Suasi island.

13:00: Lunch.

Discover Plants and Animals – 2hrs: In the 43-hectare island of Suasi, there are many native highland plants and animals that can be observed, including three species of camelids and one of viscachas. Easy tracks running from North to South cross the island.
Duration: 2 hours/Suggested departure time: morning or afternoon / Includes: guide, binoculars and water / Difficulty level: low.

Stargazing on Lake Titicaca at Night

19:30: Dinner and night at lodge

Breakfast buffet starts at 7:30am.

Canoeing along Lake Titicaca: You can navigate across the island in a Canadian canoe, passing through totora reeds and observing lake birds such as Titicaca Flightless Grebe, Andean geese, Black Skimmer, Peruvian booby and many species of seagulls, along with camelides and viscachas. Duration: The length of this activity depends of the each traveler. A short itinerary can take about 45 minutes or going around the island￼ can take about 2 hours. We highly recommend doing the longer itinerary in the morning time. Bad weather and strong wind might prevent you to go out on the canoe.

Visit of the Cultural Cabin: Martha Giraldo, owner of the island, runs a cultural cabin where travelers learn about the unique ecosystem of the high Andean plateau and the Lake Titicaca region, in addition to human intervention throughout history in activities such as stockbreeding, agriculture, pottery and textiles. It also has one of the region’s most comprehensive libraries on themes related to the high Andean plateau. Time: depends on the group. Suggested time: morning or afternoon / Difficulty level: low.

13:00: Lunch.

Andean Spa with a Sauna and Massage Service (upon request and at additional cost. Direct booking in hotel).

19:30: Dinner.

Ceremony of Andean Spirituality (upon request and at additional cost).

Breakfast buffet and morning time at leisure to walk and enjoy the island and its gardens.

12:15: Departure from the dock in Suasi. This trip lasts approximately 3 hours.

15:30-16:00: Arrival in Puno and transfer to hotels.

WHAT ESSENTIALS SHOULD I BRING?
It is recommended to bring your sunglasses, sunscreen with high SPF, moisturizing cream, bathing suit (just in case water is cold in the lake!), a hat, warm and comfortable clothes for night and dawn hours, cotton T-shirts during daytime, hand sanitizer and camera.